from: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/just-for-fun/g46277544/birth-month-flowers/
and https://theamericanhouse.com/tips-tricks/09886709/2022/07/12-birth-month-flowers/
January – Carnation & Snowdrop
January’s birth flowers are the amazing carnation and the snowdrop. Carnations are those amazingly colorful blooms that symbolize devotion, love, and also loyalty. Carnations also symbolize perseverance, as they are the only flowers that keep on thriving from summer, right into winter.
Also, the pure white you see on snowdrop flowers stands as a symbol of innocence and purity.
Snowdrops are seen as a symbol of true beauty and hope, as they are one of the first flowers that grow as winter comes to an end.
In some parts of the folklore, snowdrops are seen as bad luck, because they often grow in cemeteries and churchyards.
February – Violet & Primrose
Interestingly enough, the birth flower month of love is not really the rose. Would you believe it’s actually the violet and the primrose? Violets stand as a symbol of virtue, modesty, and humility. These extremely beautiful and vivid purple flowers have been around for quite some time now.
The flower has this magnificent heart-shaped petal, which many people believe to be the main reason why they were extremely used in love potions. Also, primrose flowers stand for youth, young love, and even everlasting existence.
Even the word “primrose” comes from the Latin word “primus”, which stands for “early” or “first”, meaning that the primrose is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring.
March – Daffodil & Jonquil
Those who are born in March are very used to seasonal change, and the birth month flowers that symbolize this period are daffodils and jonquils. These amazing blooms stand for new beginnings and are a very positive life-affirming symbol. Daffodils and jonquils are extremely strong and resilient, and their beautifully colored yellow and white petals are symbolizing happiness and hope. March babies are often seen as extremely optimistic and happy. The color of these tiny yellow flowers, besides the fact that they are some of the first flowers that bloom after colder months, align just right.
April – Daisy & Sweet Pea
The flowers of April are the well-known daisy and sweet peas. The humble daisy stands for purity, innocence, and true loyalty. It is also known that the flower is the perfect symbol of motherhood, which is one of the reasons why this flower is often gifted to new mothers. In the language of flowers, the beautiful sweet peas stand for goodbye and thank you for such a wonderful time, which makes them ideal as a farewell gift. The pop of color they have lightens up gardens and bouquets, and it’s very representative of these delicate, blissful flowers.
May – Lily Of The Valley & Hawthorn
Those who are born in May probably know already that the lily of the valley and hawthorn are the flowers that bloom at that time. Lily of the valley flowers stands for purity, humility, and sweetness. These flowers bloom only for a short period of time, which makes them extremely rare and exclusive. According to Victorian times, these flowers were also seen as a symbol of “returning to happiness”. However, the hawthorn is also known as the May tree. This extremely delicate flower has so many meanings and symbols, especially in Irish folklore.
Hawthorn flowers stand for protection and love for everything that surrounds you. Because they have such berry-like fruits, hawthorn is also known as a symbol of fertility.
June – Rose & Honeysuckle
One of the most beautiful flowers of June is also the most popular one. Now we will get to present you with the marvelous rose. Roses have been cherished for a very long time, due to their elegant and classic beauty. The ancient Greeks and Romans usually connect roses to love and deep passion. Even if this flower is the most famous symbol of love, it can also have different meanings, depending on the color. Red roses are for romantic love, while yellow ones stand for friendship. Honeysuckle flowers are extremely loved for their sweet-smelling yellow, pink, and white flowers.
They are often seen as a symbol of pure happiness, affection, and sweetness. The flowers usually grow from climbing vines, which makes them extremely resilient, symbolizing nothing less but devotion and bonds that last for a lifetime.
July – Larkspur & Water Lilies
Larkspur is one of July’s birth month flowers and is often associated with dignity and positivity. Just like roses, the meaning of larkspur flowers might vary, depending on the color. Even so, the true meaning of this flower stands for an open, welcoming, and loving heart. Even if their name might imply differently, water lilies aren’t really a type of lily. These beautiful freshwater plants might take their meaning from Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
They often stand for innocence, purity, and fertility, and the way that these flowers emerge from mud stands for enlightenment and rebirth.
August – Gladiolus & Poppy
Gladiolus flowers are one of the most beautiful flowers out there, with their striking blossoms and stunning pointe tips. They are extremely popular in the late summer and bloom in a wide range of colors. “Gladiolus” comes from the Latin word gladius, which stands for “sword”. The flower’s name is roughly translated to “sword lily”. Gladiolus flowers are the symbol of strength, moral integrity, and generosity. The other August flower is the poppy, and it has different meanings all over the world.
Poppy stands for relaxation and recovery, as they have been known to offer calming, healing effects since ancient times. Even more recently, the red poppies are the symbol of Remembrance for WW1 and hope for a more peaceful future.
September – Aster & Morning Glory
The first birth month flower of the season is the aster. These flowers are the symbol of love, wisdom, valor, and faith. The aster flower originates from the Greek word “star”, as the flower’s shape looks like a star. Morning glory flowers, on the other hand, take their name from the fact that the bell-shaped flowers last only one day.
They stand for love, affection, and the essence of life. Morning glory birth month flowers represent the way September babies are so affectionate, humble, and extremely spontaneous people. I think these flowers are perfect for these people!
October – Marigold & Cosmos
The traditional birth flower month of the season is the bright and bold marigold. These orange flowers are known for their strong and spicy fragrance. Marigolds are definitely one of autumn’s hardiest flowers, and as a result, they are considered to be representative of a fierce will and determination to succeed.
Another fragrant bloom, the bright and beautiful cosmos flower stands for peace and tranquility.
November – Chrysanthemum
November’s birth flower is nothing less than a celebratory one, and that is the chrysanthemum. These flowers were cultivated for the first time in the 15th Century in China, and are known to be extremely versatile. They’re also available in a wide range of colors, each one of which is purely symbolic.
December – Narcissus & Holly
In winter, the first birth month flower is the narcissus, which is an extremely cheerful yellow flower named after a famous character from Greek mythology. Narcissus was so in love with himself, that he drowned in a pool of water while admiring his own reflection.
Even so, narcissus flowers have nothing to do with vanity. They also stand for new beginnings, rebirth, and rejuvenation. These blooms are also extremely representative of faithfulness, thanks to their ability to bloom year after year.
The perfect plant for December babies is the holly bushes, as their flowers are the symbol of Christmas and the festive season.
